1988 SAAB 900 S review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump.
Warped cylinder head.
Transmission.
Falling headliner.
Brake caliper.
Emission control components (poor running, loss of power, check engine light problems, irregular idle, stalls out).
Poor design of driver seat-seat hinges worn through padding at about 50k.
General comments?
Have had more problems than the average SAAB owner. Problems began at about 80k. Instrument panel lights frequently go out. Body construction excellent. Still looks like new. To date have invested about $8k in repairs over two years. Technicians have not been able to yet find cause of current poor performance problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 2L |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 1998 |